Close to city, tranquil setting

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A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a dining area with a wooden table and chairs, and a large window overlooking a scenic landscape.
A bedroom with a bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with a view of mountains.
A residential area with houses, trees, and a mountain in the background.
A modern building with large windows, a glass balcony, and a view of a tree and distant buildings.
A dining area with a wooden table, black chairs, and a vase with flowers.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Games at the ready
    One of the few properties with video games available for guests.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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West Hobart, TAS
  • Place, Rosedown Gardens
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Mary's Cathedral
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Hobart Town Hall
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hobart, TAS (HBA-Hobart Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Queen Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Hobart

West Hobart, a neighbourhood in Hobart, is home to this holiday home. St. Mary's Cathedral and Tasman Bridge are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Waterworks Reserve and Rosny Hill Nature Recreation Area. Travelling with kids? Consider Rosedown Gardens, or check out an event or a game at North Hobart Oval.
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Map
West Hobart, TAS

What's nearby

  • Rosedown Gardens - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • St. Mary's Cathedral - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • North Hobart Oval - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Hobart Synagogue - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Hobart Town Hall - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Tasmanian Transport Museum Station - 14 min drive
  • Hobart International Airport (HBA) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hungry Jack's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Noodle House - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Smolt Kitchen - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Templo - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Born in Brunswick - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Close to city, tranquil setting pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Close to city, tranquil setting?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Close to city, tranquil setting?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Close to city, tranquil setting located?

This family-friendly Hobart holiday home is located in West Hobart, within 1 mi (2 km) of Rosedown Gardens, Train Park and St. Mary's Cathedral. Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery and Hobart Aquatic Centre are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property for two adults and four teenagers, large house, great amenities, fantastic location.Lots of wonderful wildlife in the area too (Echidna’s across the road)
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Brilliant stay

Love this place and the support from the host. Fantastic all round.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Located in West Hobart at the top of a hill we had great views and quick access to Hobart city centre, foreshore and trips out of town. Plenty of room for a family of five to have their own space, well serviced kitchen and bathrooms as well as verandah to relax on.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great staying with this property

The view from the balcony is awsome! Good kitchen. easy Communication with the property manager Shelley. We enjoyed our 4 night with families!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay and a wonderful host

Shelley, our host, was super proactive in ensuring we were set for our stay checking we were set for our arrival and making suggestions on local events during our stay. The property was clean and the kids loved the wallaby visits to the area next door to the house. We cannot wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy and comfy

My family of 7 adults and 2 children had a very comfortable stay at this house. The owner was prompt and very helpful at any time we asked for information or advice. The house is set up to be everything you need to be warm and relaxed in a cold Hobart day.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Old man’s birthday with his kids

We had a great time property was just perfect, my son left his watch behind and the owner rang us to advise we came back and picked it up very honest and Thankyou
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were a group of 8 ladies and we all loved the house. One of our party has an allergy to certain bedding and the host Shelley bought new bedding to suit her without any qualms. There are a lot of stairs but the views are amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very good no problems

Easy well layed out spacious
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Nice Stay for Families with Amazing Views

We recently stayed here as two families with kids, and overall, it was a nice experience! The upstairs part of the house was spacious and well laid out. The split-level design did make the rest of the house feel a bit different, and the steep driveway took some getting used to. However, the stunning views more than made up for it. The host was fantastic—super easy to contact and very quick to respond, which we really appreciated. The only downside was some of the unusual house rules regarding noise and the presence of noise and guest sensors throughout the house, which made us feel a little uncomfortable. That said, the house worked really well for two families like ours, and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jan, 2025
Thanks for the review Bec. We only have two noise sensors, one in the kitchen/dining and the other on the deck. They do not record any conversations just monitor noise levels and this is to stop parties.
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10/10 Excellent

Amazing Property! Wonderful host!

We thoroughly enjoyed our time at this property and the host was amazing. The pictures do not do it full justice... the views are incredible, the space is ample (we had six in our party), and the setting is amazing! We couldn’t believe the fact that wallabies wander into the backyard in the evening, just like squirrels back home. What a treat for the kids! The host, Shelley, went above and beyond from the beginning of our visit. She met us personally, toured us through the space, and offered up suggestions for food and places to visit. We were pleasantly surprised to find oatmeal, fruit, and a well stocked pantry at our disposal. She checked in via email to make sure we were settling in well. Could not have had a better host!! Thank you, Shelley, for your hospitality! We loved our time in Hobart! (PS date of review is Jan 2018, but site won’t let me enter 2018! ;)
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2020
Thanks carrie, So glad u liked my place and hobart, It was lovely to meet u and your family and friends.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Overall, a good stay! Incredible views.

AMAZING views over Hobart, very conveniently located only a 5-minute drive or half hour walk to the CBD, and spotlessly clean on arrival. The host allowed us to check in early, set up a porta cot for us, and was very responsive. Would be great for families wanting to stay together because of the separate areas with 2 bedrooms downstairs. The hot water, spa and showers were great. Great heating in the house but for the bedrooms without heating make sure you use the electric blankets as it can get quite cold at night. There were no materials provided to use the fireplace, we ended up buying our own firewood and fire starters but didn’t use it for very long once we realised there were no pokes etc provided, so if you are wanting a fireplace it might be best to find another property or ask the host to provide this in advance. There were notes to inform us that the property had noise sensors to avoid parties, and also something monitoring the devices in the house. This made us feel a bit uncomfortable and like we were being monitored. The listing clearly states that large events are not allowed so this felt a bit unnecessary. Presumably there is a level of noise to be expected when up to 12 people are getting together with music or footy on the TV, a few drinks etc, but we were wondering if we were making too much noise and how many devices we were allowed in the house. It was just a bit off putting, but didn’t cause us any dramas. Overall we had a good stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jul, 2025
Glad you had a good stay. As we discussed the noise sensor is up very high inside as we do expect a certain amount of noise for up to 12 people and babies/children it’s only to deter people from having parties. It also doesn’t record conversations it only keeps track of decibel levels.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house

Everything went very smoothly, no issues at all, communication was especially good.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family getaway

Shelley was an amazing host, even bought us electric blankets because it was so cold! Perfect location and the house was just what we needed for the 10 of us. The views from the balcony were beautiful, we loved our stay will definitely stay here again .
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly recommended

We were a group of 9 including grandparents, parents and kids. Heaps of room, plenty of games and a Wii. Didn't see the kids except when they were hungry. Great place and Shelley made sure we had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close to everything

We had a great time at Shelley's property. Lots of room to spread out and enjoy the quiet location, but still close to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent property for my large family. Location to everything was great.

Property was easy to find, clean and plenty of room for my large family. Shelley was excellent to deal with, very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home

A fantastic base for exploring Hobart. Great for larger groups. Driveway is a bit challenging, very steep and narrow, but could have easily parked on the street.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good place to stay, central to everything.

Property suited all our needs.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house for large groups

Great location within walking distance to centre of city. House is very spacious so we all had plenty of room to have our own space.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pleasant stay with plenty of room

Shelley was so helpful with everything, House was very spacious and well equipped, would have been nice if the deck was alittle bigger to sit out and enjoy the view alittle more. otherwise highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious abode

Comfortable and spacious house in a quiet setting, near bush land. The host, Shelley, was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This property is very well presented and has everything you could want to make your stay enjoyable.

Very good place to stay, close to city and eating areas
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Well appointed modern property in great location

Thanks Shelley for a fantastic stay and for your hospitality. Such a great house with lots of space for a large group. The house was well appointed with good supplies of all you need - and a lovely bottle of wine to welcome us. Great views and surroundings. Would definitely stay here again! Great value too!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family stay

Fantastic sized house for families, has everything. The games (mini table tennis/eightball, plus board games, Wii) were a hit with our group. Very close to CBD. The only down we found is the driveway, very steep, but parking available on the street.
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